Blackmagic HDLink Pro – Professional DVI/DisplayPort Monitor Converter for SDI Signals
The Blackmagic HDLink Pro is a high-end broadcast converter designed to connect professional SDI video sources directly to low-cost computer monitors via DVI or DisplayPort. Ideal for broadcast, post-production, and color-critical environments, HDLink Pro supports both SD and HD-SDI as well as 3Gb/s SDI signals, making it an incredibly versatile monitoring solution.
HDLink Pro provides pixel-for-pixel accurate video output and supports full-resolution 4:4:4 monitoring with high-quality color management via 3D LUTs. It’s capable of real-time processing for professional color grading and editorial work, turning any DVI or DisplayPort monitor into a true broadcast display device.
Key Features:
- Connects SDI video sources to DVI or DisplayPort monitors
- Supports SD, HD, and 3G-SDI video signals
- Advanced 3D LUT color calibration support
- Up to 1080p60 resolution support
- Output compatible with a wide range of LCD and LED monitors
- Ideal for color grading, editing, and broadcast QC monitoring
Technical Specifications:
- SDI Input: 1 x 10-bit SD/HD/3Gb/s SDI
- SDI Loop Output: 1 x SDI loop-through
- Monitor Output: 1 x DVI-I (single-link DVI or HDMI via adapter)
- Audio Output: Stereo analog audio output (1/4” jack)
- Supported Video Formats: 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p up to 60 fps
- Color Precision: 10-bit processing, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 color sampling
- LUT Support: 1D and 3D LUTs via software
- Power Supply: 12V DC (PSU included)
- Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Windows (with software)
Ideal For:
The HDLink Pro is perfect for professionals who need to monitor SDI video using high-quality desktop displays in post-production, broadcast control rooms, and on-set environments. With advanced LUT support and precise SDI-to-DVI conversion, it delivers reliable, color-accurate monitoring in a compact form factor.
Upgrade your monitoring workflow with the Blackmagic HDLink Pro – where professional SDI meets precision display.